NURSING SCHOOL CRITICAL CARE TECH - POOL
About the role
The Nursing School Critical Care Tech, under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), assists with patients’ activities of daily living and supports the overall plan of care. This role involves direct communication with and support for the healthcare team, patients, and their families or significant others. The position requires maintaining high standards of professional ethics and contributing to the delivery of quality patient care within the organization.
Responsibilities
- Support patients’ activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, feeding, hygiene, mobility, transport) and follow standard precautions
- Perform technical duties as directed by RN (phlebotomy, vital signs, point of care testing, EKGs, Foley catheter care) and document appropriately
- Identify and communicate changes in patient status to RN and respond appropriately, maintaining safe patient practices
- Reinforce education for patients and families regarding care needs and safety
- Participate in patient satisfaction initiatives, performance improvement activities, and assist in orienting new hires
- Complete annual hospital and unit-specific competencies by the required due date
- Consistently adhere to safety protocols and quality standards to ensure a safe environment and high-quality patient care
- Effective communication skills for interacting with patients, visitors, and coworkers
- Capacity to identify and communicate changes in patient status
Requirements
- 0-2 years’ experience required
- Able to complete phlebotomy and EKG training if not a part of the fundamentals of nursing course or within 90 days of hire- will be offered through orientation
- AHA Basic Life Support certification
Qualifications
- High School/GED required
- Successful completion of Fundamentals of Nursing course with clinical in an accredited nursing program and maintain active enrollment in nursing school required
- Field of Study: Registered Nursing
Skills
- Effective communication skills
- Phlebotomy/EKG competency/venipuncture experience preferred
Benefits
Cooper offers a wide range of benefits to ensure that our staff have everything they need to succeed both at work and at home.
Pay
The New Jersey Pay Transparency Act requires disclosure of the pay range for this position. A salary offer will vary based on the job role, candidate experience, qualifications, internal pay equity and market data.
Schedule
Shift Requirements: 7PM-7AM, 4 shifts every 6 weeks, 3 weekend shifts, 1 weekday, 1 major winter, 1 major summer, & 1 hallmark holiday
About the Area
Cooper University Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all team members. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, or any other status protected by law or regulation. To request reasonable accommodation, contact talent-acquisition@cooperhealth.edu
Cooper in the Community
We take our role in the community very seriously. With a mission to serve, to heal and to educate, the Cooper Community Health Outreach Team provides several health education programs, presentations and consultations.